Hoover Greets Byrd and Crew; Presents Medal to Explorer (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. HOOVER GREETS BYRD AND CREW; PRESENTS MEDAL TO EXPLORER: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rear Admiral arrives at Capital with Mrs. Byrd and officially receives the National Geographical Society Award from the hands of the President — Mrs. Hoover welcomes the gallant men who accompanied naval officer to South Pole. In NEW YORK — Lindy congratulates him — Leaves his first born long enough to pay his respects to fellow aviator. 2. 11,000 PARTICIPATE IN FETE CELEBRATING ATHLETIC CENTENNIAL: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - Famous “Swedish Exercises” started one hundred years ago by fencing master are still popular in the nation as well as all over the world — Massed gymnasts in spectacular formations are cheered by crowd. 3. EIGHT ESCAPE DEATH IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF 7-STORY BUILDING: NEW YORK, NY - Debris is piled in street fifty feet high and firemen and police work all night to clear it away — Two men are trapped on roof and one leaps to an adjoining ledge to safety — Overloading charged. 4. ARMY DEMONSTRTES MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN HUGE TOURNAMENT: CHICAGO, IL - Big war show depicts U.S. soldiers in action — Maneuvers, trick riding by cavalry, and parade are features of the tournament held on Soldiers Field. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 5. PARIS, FRANCE - Defies wreckers! — Lone dweller refuses to vacate and remains in mid-air as surrounding building is razed. 6. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN - 20,000 pigeons race! — Annual contest features birds from every state, Canada, Mexico and Cuba. 7. CHICAGO, IL - Queen Calico reigns! — Indoor modes are newest wrinkle in unique Kitchen Style Show. 8. GIANT DOGS FEATURE OF SEVENT ANNUAL KENNEL CLUB SHOW: DEL MONTE, CA - Canine aristocrats include Great Danes, St. Bernards, Dalmatians, Yorkshires and Mastiffs — One pretty miss uses a washtub, clothes line, and her mother’s stockings to get her puppies ready for the exhibit. 9. SOCIETY PRESENT AT ROCKEFELLER-CLARK WEDDING CEREMONY: BALA, PA - Grandson of John D., a senior at Dartmouth, weds daughter of railroad magnate in season’s most brilliant social event. 10. “OUR HELEN” WINS IN SINGLES BUT TEAM LOSES CUP TO BRITAIN: WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - Queen of the courts and tennis champion of the United States, England and France, defeats Joan Fry in two straight sets in first match for the Wightman cup. 11. THRILLS ABOUND AS TALLEST SKYSCRAPER READIES FOR TENANTS: NEW YORK, NY - Window cleaners scrub glass fifty-six stories above the street on the new Chrysler building, the loftiest office structure in the world — and talk about daredevils! (LOCAL - VA) WELCOME BYRD.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library